Services and Programs

Project S.A.R.A.H. (Stop Abusive Relationships at Home) of Greater Mercer County

Project SARAH addresses issues relating to domestic abuse occurring within the Jewish community.  The Project SARAH Task Force members and JFCS professional staff work together on the various aspects of this program as follows.  For more information, contact Lara Wellerstein (call 609-987-8100 or e-mail at laraw@jfcsonline.org)

• Awareness:  community activities, brochures and other materials which provide basic information and resources on domestic abuse and places for help.

• Prevention:  through our own teen dating relationship prevention program which was developed specifically for Jewish high school students.

• Intervention:  through mental health and case management services provided as part of the regular JFCS clinical services by professionals who are specially trained and have expertise n addressing domestic violence and related problems. 

• Financial Assistance
  
  
• Access to a Safe House
  
  
• Annual Women’s Seder:  sponsored by Project SARAH to bring women of all ages together to celebrate being Jewish women and to further the message of Project SARAH.

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